Wild’s Vladimir Tarasenko rides surge into game vs. Wings

Minnesota's Vladimir Tarasenko knows how to find the back of the net.

Tarasenko also knows the playing style of Thursday night's opponent, the Detroit Red Wings.

He will try to lead the Wild past the Wings when the teams face off in Saint Paul, Minn.

In his first season with the Wild, Tarasenko has 13 goals and 15 assists in 44 games. He has five goals and three assists in his past four games.

Last season, Tarasenko scored 11 goals in 80 games for the rival Red Wings.

"He's...